Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and Juven®– to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Our location in North Orange County/South Los Angeles currently has an opportunity for an Outpatient Sales Representative in our Therapeutic Nutrition division.  

The primary responsibility of this role is to drive sales by securing commitments for recommendations from Healthcare Professionals in Outpatient offices – such as Internal Medicine, Primary Care, and Oncology accounts.  Typical call points within these offices include: Physicians, Nurses, Medical Assistants, Administration, and Nutrition Services.  Responsible for creating and maintaining relationships within these offices to effectively elevate the importance of nutrition by identifying and providing win-win solutions for using Abbott products.  In addition to obtaining commitments for recommendations, it is also vital in this role to hold customers accountable and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

Executing sales initiatives designed to exceed established sales goals for Ensure® and Glucerna®

Work closely with District Manager and cross-functional / interdisciplinary teams to execute the sales direction

Identify customer needs and deliver on sales opportunities accordingly

Utilize Abbott Nutrition promotional materials to targeted healthcare professionals

Prioritize the utilization of resources to drive return on investment

Plan and organize to maximize focus on top priorities

Territory

The ideal candidate will be based out of the North Orange County/South Los Angeles area

Cities include Anaheim, Fullerton, Corona, and Long Beach

Daily travel within territory

5-10% overnight travel for Regional/National meetings

No relocation is provided, local candidates only

Key Competencies

Persuasiveness

Persistence

Strong initiative

Results-Oriented / Will to win

Strategic planning and execution

Identify and prioritize call points

Adaptability and coachability

Sales and learning agility

Integrity

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree required

2-3 years of sales experience preferred

Experience with field, B2B, cold-calling sales

Experience building own book of business

Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Strong business acumen

Verification that you will satisfy all vendor credentialing requirements, which may include vaccination for COVID-19.  If you require a medical or religious accommodation from these requirements or if you would like to understand more about these requirements, please advise HR so that we can provide additional information and if needed, we can explore any needed accommodation(s).

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Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $60,000.00 – $120,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.